Essence of Dreams is a 15,500 sq. ft. luxury villa in Costa Rica. The castle is located on top of a mountain at the highest point in Playa Hermosa with stunning views of 4 volcanos, mountain ranges, and the Pacific Ocean.

This Holiday Season Package Includes:

• 7-night stay for 10 guests in a private Villa in Costa Rica 

  • Travel Dates:

    • December 19, 2026, to December 26, 2026.

  • 7-bedroom suites, all with private bathrooms

• Chef services for 5 days* (food not included)

• Concierge and housekeeping services

• 2 private regular massages at the villa

• 1 bartender for 4 hours, liquor not included  

• Welcome reception drink

• Concierge on site

• Daily housekeeping

This ultra-luxury villa was featured on HGTV’s number one show, My Lottery Dream Home, 3-time Emmy Award–winning travel series Staycation and selected as one of only four travel packages in the world that were included in the Oscar Nominees Gift Bags at the 98th Academy Awards in March 2026. 

Essence of Dreams was also featured in recent media outlets:

• Forbes - March 2026

• CBS This Moring Show - March 2026

• Access Hollywood - March 2026

• The Hollywood Reporter - March 2026

• The New York Post - March 2026

• Cosmopolitan - March 2026

• New York Weekly - June 2026

With millions of viewers across network TV, streaming platforms, and international markets, these features showcase Essence of Dreams as one of the premier ultra-luxury destinations in Costa Rica.

Villa Details:

Some amenities of the Villa include a chef pantry, a formal dining room, a game room with a poker table and video games, an elevator, a business center, and a large great room with a Sonos Dolby theater system. The exterior boasts a large, covered terrace with an outdoor kitchen, a 40 ft wide salt mineral infinity pool with a swim-up bar, and 4 in-pool loungers. The Sky Deck on the third floor can host weddings and events of up to 50 guests with a party bar and hearth fireplace for those nights dining under the stars.

Essence comes with a compliment of a full-time staff of concierge, chef, bartender, and housekeeping staff. The villa is conveniently located 30 minutes from Liberia International Airport, 4 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, and 10 minutes from the town of Coco. Essence is in a gated community with 24/7 security.

Essence of Dreams: A $9M Private Villa Joins Hollywood's Inner Circle & Luxury TV Lineup with Star-Studded 2025–2026 Exposure
Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica’s most coveted coastline—the legendary Gold Coast of the Papagayo Peninsula, where the Waldorf Astoria, Four Seasons, and Ritz-Carlton meet Pacific paradise—stands Essence of Dreams: a $9 million, 15,500 sq. ft. private villa now emerging as a new icon in ultra-luxury travel.

This rare spotlight elevates Essence of Dreams beyond luxury—it places it on the global stage as the elite's newest favorite escape